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Cream cheese vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cream cheese and Carambola?

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Carambola is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 101% more.

We used Cheese, cream and Carambola, (starfruit), raw types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
5
:
5
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Calcium +3133.3%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +791.7%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +661.1%
Contains more Manganese +236.4%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Carambola
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3133.3%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +791.7%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +661.1%
Contains more Manganese +236.4%
Equal in Potassium - 133

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
8
:
3
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Vitamin A +1721.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Carambola
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1721.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Protein +491.3%
Contains more Fats +10336.4%
Contains more Other +144.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Water +73.7%
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Carambola
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Protein +491.3%
Contains more Fats +10336.4%
Contains more Other +144.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Water +73.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Carambola
Carambola
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29590%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +706%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Carambola
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29590%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +706%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream cheese Carambola
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 3.93g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 1.04g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 0.33g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 350kcal 31kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 3.98g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 97mg 3mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.08mg Cream cheese
Magnesium 9mg 10mg Carambola
Phosphorus 107mg 12mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 314mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 0.5mg 0.12mg Cream cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.011mg 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 8.6µg 0.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 61IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 3µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.15mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.014mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.016mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.391mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.017mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 0µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.008mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.044mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.044mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 0.077mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 0.077mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.021mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.037mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg 0.05mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 0.008mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 20.213g 0.019g Carambola
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 0.03g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.184g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Carambola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Cream cheese
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.194g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.